# Vegan Alternative Dips 'Dipnotics' Vegan Dips Substitute Traditional Dairy Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-02-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-dips References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2016/2/7/dipnotics) & [dipnotics](http://dipnotics.com/) While dairy ingredients can play a big part in enhancing a dip's flavor and textures, Dipnotics is out to prove that [vegan dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairylea-plantbased-dunkers) can be just as satisfying and even more nutritious when plant-based ingredients are used. The brand produces two base dip types, including one from edamame and a 'NOT-YO-CHEESE' dip made from [a base of cashews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ricotta). These bases are built upon with a range of flavors, including garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, cilantro, peppers and sesame. Dipnotics uses bold colors, humor and quirky phrases to differentiate itself as an alternative [dip maker on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deans-dip). For instance, as it states on the side of its product package sleeves, the brand promises that all of its vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free products are designed to "blow your mouth's mind." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Dips:** Creating vegan dips using plant-based ingredients offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the dip industry. - **Nutrient-rich Dips:** Developing dips that are both satisfying and highly nutritious presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the dip market. - **Alternative Packaging:** Using bold colors, humor, and quirky phrases on packaging can differentiate alternative dip brands in the market and create a disruptive innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the trend of plant-based dips to cater to vegan and health-conscious consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can tap into the trend of nutrient-rich dips to offer healthier snacking options. - **Packaging and Design:** The packaging and design industry can provide innovative solutions to differentiate alternative dip brands through unique packaging and messaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Delicious Plant-Based Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dips1.md) - [Dairy-Free Sour Cream Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-cream-and-onion-dip.md) - [Creamy Dairy-Free Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairy-free-dips.md) - [Cheese-Inspired Vegan Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dip.md) - [Plant-Based Pickle-Flavored Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dill-pickle-chip-dip.md) - [Creamy Plant-Based Snack Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-simple-root-dips.md) - [Non-Traditional Avocado Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wholly-avocado.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Dip Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-dips.md) - [Organic Vegan Nacho Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-vegan-nacho-dip.md)